“I don’t really believe in the concept of creative genius and things like that,” the Argentine artist Fito Páez says from his home in Buenos Aires. “I’m more of a believer in the will and desire to express myself — that’s the heart of the matter.” At 62, the legendary …
Read More »U.K. Activists Stage Mock Funeral for 1.5°C Climate Target
As President Donald Trump continues to bow down at the altar of the fossil fuel industry and decimates federal commitments to confront the worsening climate crisis, activist groups in the United Kingdom took to the streets to grieve over losses and organize for renewed action. Today, Extinction Rebellion Cambridge and …
Read More »What It's Really Like to Face Off With a Grizzly — and Live to Tell the Tale
The grizzly swung with its massive right paw. In a desperate attempt to protect his head, Jon Bentzel raised his left arm above him like a karate block and ducked, bracing for the impact of the enormous, fur-lined paw. The bear clubbed him, rattled his dome, hit his wristwatch, and …
Read More »Elton John, Dua Lipa, Coldplay Among 400 Artists Seeking Copyright Protection Amid A.I. Surge
Elton John, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Florence Welch are among the over 400 artists who have signed a letter calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to update copyright laws in the face of A.I. technology. “We, along with 400 other creatives, have signed and sent this letter to the …
Read More »J Balvin's Back to the Rayo Tour Is a Testament to His Enduring Icon Status
It took six years for J Balvin to hit the road in the United States again, and it was worth the wait. Across a nearly two-hour Back to the Rayo show in Los Angeles on Friday night, the reggaeton icon delivered a high-energy victory lap through his hits, all with …
Read More »Sean Combs Trial: Celeb Names, Nerves, and a Delayed Jury
Follow all our Sean Combs trial coverage Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted he was a “little nervous” in the run-up to his criminal trial, as the hip-hop mogul looked into the eyes of the potential jurors who will render a verdict on the sex trafficking and racketeering charges against him. The …
Read More »John Mulaney, Rock Hall of Fame Enthusiast, Breaks Down This Year's Class — and Snubs!
John Mulaney has learned a few things about life from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This sounds like the setup for a joke. But the comedian, late-night host, and low-key music obsessive has long been fascinated with the Cleveland institution, the artists it deems worthy for inclusion (or …
Read More »AOC Warns Republicans Are 'Robbing People' to Pay for Billionaire Tax Cuts
As Republicans and Democrats prepare to face off about Medicaid cuts in next week’s Energy and Commerce Committee meetings at the House of Representatives, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is vehemently speaking out against threats to Medicaid. “They’re robbing people in order to hand it over to the rich,” the progressive New …
Read More »Alice in Chains Cancel Tour Due to Drummer's 'Medical Emergency'
Alice in Chains have canceled the remainder of their tour and upcoming festival appearances after drummer Sean Kinney suffered “a medical emergency” earlier this week. Earlier this week, the grunge band canceled their tour-opening concert in Uncasville, Connecticut hours before showtime after Kinney “experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency” shortly after …
Read More »Taylor Swift Rep Slams Singer's Subpoena in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Legal Battle
Taylor Swift is being further pulled into the legal drama between Justin Baldoni and her friend Blake Lively. Earlier on Friday, news reports confirmed the rumor that Swift was going to be subpoenaed in Baldoni and Lively’s lawsuit. Now, the singer’s spokesperson slammed the subpoena, telling Rolling Stone that Swift’s …
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